EYFS (Reception) Geography Scheme

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Support early geographical thinking with our EYFS Geography Scheme of Work, specially designed for Reception teachers. This scheme covers key Early Learning Goals from Understanding the World, including weather, seasons, and the local environment, using engaging, age-appropriate activities. With simple lesson plans, printable resources and ideas for continuous provision, our Reception geography planning helps children explore the world around them through play and enquiry-based learning.

Block 1

Street and House Detectives

Block 2

What is the Weather Like?

Block 3

What Can we Explore?

More about our EYFS Geography Scheme of Work

Our EYFS Geography Scheme of Work has been carefully developed to align with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and supports early learning in Understanding the World. These Reception geography lesson plans help children develop observational and communication skills through exploring their local environment, noticing seasonal changes, and talking about the weather. Each activity is play-based and developmentally appropriate, with opportunities to build early geographical vocabulary and concepts.

Ideal for Reception teachers seeking EYFS-aligned geography planning, this scheme includes editable lesson plans, printable resources, vocabulary cards and guidance for linking geography to continuous provision. Whether you’re following a whole-school geography progression or building standalone lessons, this EYFS geography planning helps children become curious, confident learners who enjoy exploring the world around them.

Use this scheme as part of your early years curriculum planning or in support of a wider primary geography scheme of work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Everything is created by experienced EYFS practitioners and tested in real settings to ensure it’s practical, engaging and effective.